| S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl | |||
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| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
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| November 20, 2024 (PC, Xbox Series X|S) November 20, 2025 (PlayStation 5) More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Survival, Adventure, Horror | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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$59.99 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| GSC Game World | GSC Game World |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1 | M |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| 35h | No |
| Official Website | Official Website for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl |
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Latest News
⚫︎ Stalker 2 has faction wars now: Enemies 'can expand control over new territories' in its 1.7 jumbo patch that also adds mega-hard mode and makes hiding in bushes meaningful (PC Gamer)
⚫︎ S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Update 1.6 Is Out (Tech Power Up)
⚫︎ Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Confirms PlayStation 5 Release Date(AltChar)
⚫︎ S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Gets New Trailer Showcasing PS5, PS5 Pro Features(Gaming Bolt)
⚫︎ The latest Stalker 2 roadmap includes modding improvements, more A-life updates, and letting mutants eat corpses(PC Gamer)
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Overview
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a first-person shooter and survival horror game set in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, known as The Zone.
The story follows a lone stalker uncovering the mysteries behind a failed research project that destabilized the Zone. Players must navigate its dangers, make choices that influence the narrative, and interact with factions competing for control. The open world spans over 60 square kilometers, including classic locations like Pripyat and new ones such as the Duga radar array.
The game uses an A-Life 2.0 system to simulate a dynamic ecosystem, where AI factions and mutants behave independently, engaging in skirmishes and territorial changes. Survival mechanics require players to manage resources like ammunition, food, and gear while contending with radiation, anomalies, and hostile threats. Combat includes over 30 customizable weapons, allowing adaptation to different challenges. The environment features a day-night cycle and dynamic weather that influence gameplay, including enemy behavior and visibility.
Development updates have highlighted gameplay mechanics, survival elements, and environmental details, emphasizing exploration and storytelling. Trailers have showcased the game’s atmospheric world and the dangers posed by anomalies, which, while lethal, may hide valuable artifacts. The combination of open-world survival mechanics, narrative choices, and dynamic AI-driven systems has been a focus of developer updates, with details shared through gameplay previews and gaming conventions.
| Steam |
Epic |
 GoG |
Xbox |
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| Price | $59.99 | ||||||
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Gameplay
In S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, the game world, known as The Zone,
is vast and interconnected, offering a single, seamless map rather than the separated regions of earlier titles. Spanning over 60 square kilometers, it includes well-known areas like Pripyat and introduces new ones such as Duga, creating a mix of nostalgia and exploration. The developers have emphasized that the player's choices will significantly impact both the story and the game world, with actions influencing how the narrative unfolds and the environment evolves.
Survival mechanics are central to the experience, as players must carefully manage their supplies, including food, medicine, and ammunition. Combat can be deadly, with protagonist Skif vulnerable to only a few hits, making it crucial to approach every encounter with caution. The game incorporates a day-night cycle and dynamic weather, both of which affect gameplay. Environmental hazards, like radiation and supernatural anomalies, add to the constant sense of danger and require players to stay vigilant while exploring.
The new A-Life 2.0 system aims to simulate a realistic ecosystem within The Zone, with factions and creatures interacting independently of the player's actions. This system allows for spontaneous events, like faction skirmishes or migrations, making the world feel alive and unpredictable. Each playthrough is designed to be unique, as encounters and events change dynamically based on the circumstances. Additionally, the game offers a variety of over 30 customizable weapons, encouraging different combat strategies and playstyles.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Announcement Trailer
S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 Heart of Chornobyl Official Trailer
The trailer highlights intense firefights, stealthy movements through the dark, and atmospheric exploration in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. It showcases a variety of combat scenarios against both human and mutant threats while also featuring investigative segments, where players examine anomalies and interact with the environment.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Trivia
⚫︎ The game has 64 square kilometers of hostile terrain, the largest in the franchise.
⚫︎ A multiplayer mode will be added as part of its post-launch additions.
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